Services set for Concordia teen killed in "tragic firearm accident"

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A funeral service is planned Thursday for a Concordia teen who was killed in an accident involving a firearm.

In an email sent to parents and obtained by 13 NEWS, USD 333 officials said 8th grader Mason Berk died Saturday afternoon in a "tragic firearm accident."

The district said a crisis team would be at the school to help students cope with the loss.

An obituary

posted

to the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home's website said the teen passed away at Cloud County Health Center in Concordia "as a result of an accidental firearm discharge."

According to the obituary, Mason loved hunting, being outdoors, and farming with his dad. The Concordia Junior High School student was active with Hill & Dale 4-H Club, CHS Trap Club, FFA, Pheasants Forever, and Concordia Lutheran Church.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Brown Grand Theatre. Mason's family request casual attire, "in honor of Mason and his laid back personality."

Memorials are suggested to River Valley Shooting Sports, or the CHS Trap Club. They may be sent in care of the funeral home.